James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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NS1771 - Introduction to the Professions
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject introduces students to the evolution of nursing and midwifery as professional disciplines. Students will examine historical and contemporary professional, political and regulatory influences on this development. The role of the registered nurse and midwife within the healthcare team is also explored and students are encouraged to examine their own concept of being a healthcare professional. In this subject the concept of evidence based practice is introduced as a foundation for person-centred practice.
Learning Outcomes
- examine how events in history have influenced the development of nursing and midwifery
- outline the role of professional and statutory authorities in the regulation of the health professions
- discuss the concept of evidence based practice
- establish a professional portfolio to support personal and professional development
- describe the role of the registered nurse and midwife in the context of the healthcare team
Subject Assessment
- Concept map - (30%)
- Non-Invigilated > Essays - (40%)
- Video presentation - (30%)
- Professional portfolio
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Special Assessment Requirements
Students must complete and submit all assessment items, attend 80% of tutorials or submit make up work (internal students) and obtain an overall (cumulative) mark of 50%
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Enrolment Restrictions: | S_PATHWAY |
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 11 May 2020 to Tuesday, 12 May 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Mackay, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MS Alison Bryan MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 18 May 2020 to Tuesday, 19 May 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MR Alan Ramsay |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Ylona Chun Tie MISS Sinead Berry-Porter MRS Helen Coxhead MR Alan Ramsay |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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